The exploratory army has returned from its quest to find the Kingdom in upheaval. High Lord Edmond has taken control while Leaf was away, so the army is holed up in Cordoon with the dwarves. An emissary must be sent to the demon god Vier, who has attacked Cordoon. Leaf must fight to regain his crown, but cannot fight a war on two fronts. Thorn takes it upon himself to travel into the mountains, far from home, to confront the god. Thorn does not go alone. Churlish, Lilly, and Putt are along to help with their own individual talents.